Keyes, Oklahoma

Keyes is a town in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town’s population was 276.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Keyes was established in 1925 by the Elkhart and Santa Fe Railway (both leased to and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway).<ref name="Railroads">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="EOHC">Young, Norma Gene. "Keyes," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society. Accessed June 17, 2015.</ref> The company named the town after a deceased railroad engineer.<ref name="EOHC"/> The line is now part of the Cimarron Valley Railroad.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Keyes was also the final destination of the Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad, which reached town from the east on June 25, 1931.<ref name=Strategy>Template:Cite web</ref> That line was abandoned in 1972.<ref name=Abandoned>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

Keyes is located at Template:Coord.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.

Keyes is at the intersection of U.S. Route 56 and the northern terminus of Oklahoma State Highway 171.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Keyes is approximately 16 miles northeast of the Cimarron County seat, Boise City,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and about 26 miles southwest of Elkhart, Kansas.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The closest major airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, about 91 miles.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 324 people, 131 households, and 88 families residing in the town.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1">United States Census Bureau. " DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 - 2010 Demographic Profile Data - Keyes town, Oklahoma," Template:Webarchive American FactFinder, Accessed June 21, 2015.</ref> There were 234 housing units.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1"/> The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1"/> Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.2% of the population.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1"/>

There were 131 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1"/> 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1"/> The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.<ref name="Census-2010-DP-1"/>

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census-2010-QT-P1">United States Census Bureau." QT-P1 Age Groups and Sex: 2010 more information - 2010 Census Summary File 1 - Keyes town, Oklahoma," Template:WebarchiveAmerican FactFinder, Accessed June 21, 2015.</ref> The median age was 43.0 years.<ref name="Census-2010-QT-P1"/> For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.<ref name="Census-2010-QT-P1"/>

According to the 2013 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the town was $36,827, and the median income for a family was $62,639.<ref name="ACS-2013-DP03">United States Census Bureau. "DP03 Selected Economic Characteristics: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates - Keyes town, Oklahoma," Template:Webarchive American FactFinder, Accessed June 21, 2015.</ref> Males had a median income of $36,750 versus $40,833 for females.<ref name="ACS-2013-DP03"/> The per capita income for the town was $22,522.<ref name="ACS-2013-DP03"/> About 8.1% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.5% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="ACS-2013-DP03"/>Template:Clear left

Economy

The town's location in the Hugoton Friedrich Basin makes it an ideal source for helium production from natural gas. A helium plant was built near Keyes in 1958.<ref name="EOHC"/> Template:Convert of liquid helium is produced annually by the Keyes Helium Company.Template:Clear left

Transportation

U.S. Route 56 highway runs along the north side of Keyes.

Education

The school district is Keyes Public Schools.<ref>Template:Cite map - Text list</ref>

Notable people

• Jack Hoxie (1885–1965), rodeo cowboy, Hollywood silent movie cowboy actor<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

External links

• "Accused of double murder: The grandmother, her boyfriend, and the couple who hosted anti-government religious meetings - CNN - April 21, 2024